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Maroon 5

Maroon 5

Date: Sep 17 2007

Themes: Friend, Music

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A wise rock star keeps his or her old friends. You need them there to keep you honest, and hey, let’s be realistic, fame often doesn’t last forever. But as long as you’re good to your old friends when you’re at the top, they will welcome you back when your 15 minutes are up.

Amanda knows someone who grew up with Maroon 5. Listen to her tell Kevin about it.

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Kevin

Kevin

Amanda

Amanda

Kevin:  You know who I rediscovered recently?

Amanda:  Who?

Kevin:  Maroon 5.

Amanda:  Oh, God, be still my heart. Adam Levine, lead singer…

Kevin:  Who’s so attractive.

Amanda:  ...who, pretty much you wake up in the morning, look in the mirror, “Hi Adam.” Right? Do you get that a lot when you walk down the street?

Kevin:  I wish, I wish.

Amanda:  Oh, body, face, style, everything, it’s fantastic.

Kevin:  Man! Although, I don’t know anyone else who’s in the group.

Amanda:  Are you really paying attention to anyone else? I mean really? Behind the man?

Kevin:  Why would you?

Amanda:  I don’t know. But can I tell you something cool? My friends went to high school with Maroon 5, the whole band, so they email and text all the time, and she forwards me all their email trails, which I know is very immature. So I get to read every single thing.

Kevin:  Are they good guys?

Amanda:  Um, she said that when he’s with the high school crew, he’s pretty humble and down to earth, but when, say, she gets tickets and goes to a back stage show, he’s real international pop sensation-y. Kind of annoying. But he’s pretty big, so he might as well enjoy it now before it’s gone.

Kevin:  ‘Cause it probably won’t last. I mean their music is catchy, but it’s not exactly, you know…

Amanda:  Unique.

Kevin:  Or profound. I mean, it’s poppy. But it’s fun.

Amanda:  They’re actually going to come here next month.

Kevin:  Really? Do you have tickets?

Amanda:  Kind of expensive, so I don’t know.

Kevin:  How much?

Amanda:  They’re $75 for nosebleed.

Kevin:  Oh…

 

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Discussion

Amanda thinks that Kevin looks like the singer of Maroon 5. He says he’s never heard that before, but he’s flattered because he thinks Adam Levine is really attractive.

Oddly enough, Amanda has a friend who went to high school with Maroon 5 and who forwards her all the emails she gets from the band. Amanda’s friend says that Levine still acts like a regular guy when he’s around his old friends, but he acts like a star at his shows.

Kevin thinks that’s okay because he should be enjoying being famous. Although his music is fun, Kevin doesn’t think it has staying power. But for now, Maroon 5 is able to get $75 a ticket or more for their shows, and that’s pretty impressive!

Did anyone you grew up with become famous? Have you ever hung out with a famous person? Was he or she nice?

 

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Djana

Djana

Algeria

No,i don’t have anybodu who became famous,or even hang out with…Maroon 5 i like this band too much,espacially the leader Adam <3 i love it.

03:37 PM Aug 08 2015 |

Drmahsa1995

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

oh sandar we  had best times with that song(MOVES LIKE JAGGER) at school….and when i listen to it it reminds me some special events…

05:59 PM Jul 31 2013 |

1 person likes this

Sandra95

Sandra95

Sweden

I’v never had this experience.. but you know I’m really into maroon5 .they’re my favorite band in genre of pop..  i get familiar with this group by the song called* moves like jagger * that was awesome & i have lots of memories created by this song.. i really enjoy when i listen to it.. you know it has special beat …another songs like payphone n one more night n love some body was amazing.. i think Adam Levin is one of the most attractive singers of decade..:b

03:46 PM Jul 31 2013 |

Hazel :B

Hazel :B

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Maroon 5…are different, that’s why I like them…specially Adam Levine :)


their song “payphone” is nice… 

09:53 AM Sep 27 2012 |

1 person likes this

Mowaze.

Mowaze.

China

oh! i love them !especially the song called “move like a jagger” i like Rock!And i also like make friends . If anyone want to make friends with me ,you can chat with me on MSN .MY mail is ””

03:10 PM Jul 16 2012 |

vicmay_lo-flo@live.com.mx

Mexico

Cool

05:42 PM Jun 06 2012 |

sukya

sukya

China

Maroon 5 is great!i really enjoy their songs!Smile

06:16 AM Jan 09 2010 |

Perfumed

Perfumed

Oman

Cool , i thought that linkin park better  than maroon but  i was  misunderstood , this  is awesome .She Will Be Loved . its a best of maroon5 and  its  meanful .

make it  or  break it  ... beautiful mind

09:39 AM May 12 2009 |

hmnk

Sri Lanka

Cry

07:58 AM Dec 17 2008 |

TRISTA

TRISTA

Taiwan

I like it !

____

04:38 AM Aug 21 2008 |

rahwa

Eritrea

hello guys i like so much maroon 5

05:49 PM Mar 17 2008 |

omelkhir

Morocco

Hi Im laila im verry happy for they freindness my phone is 01015355

03:43 PM Mar 08 2008 |

meowxray

Thailand

oh…yup ..there r awesome

 

01:34 PM Feb 28 2008 |

vera0516

vera0516

China

i like “she will be loved”!~

05:45 PM Jan 18 2008 |

tirarmisu_zjy

China

“This love” brings me a unforgetteble memory all the time.

01:18 PM Nov 30 2007 |

pop272001

pop272001

Indonesia

Ido not know this band too much..But really I like their songs…coz my sister always sings in karaoke!!

02:30 AM Nov 21 2007 |

Dave Cheng

Dave Cheng

China

I am not very interested in rock,but <<She will be loved>> sung by Maroon5 sounds good.

03:12 PM Nov 13 2007 |

rayjung

Thailand

i like maroon 5 to much !!!!

02:56 PM Nov 12 2007 |

lea eunices cisneros avelar

El Salvador

all the music of maroon 5 is very good more his wold

10:25 PM Sep 27 2007 |

cosco20

China

maroon 5 is good. the lead singer's voice is unique

04:27 PM Sep 26 2007 |

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